Couple Shares in the Love for Growing Plants

Ramil and Angie Libunao, both from San Miguel, Bulacan, have been married for 25 years. Aside from sharing in the bond of matrimony, the couple also shares a mutual love for growing different kinds of plants.

Their house is surrounded by verdant greens, and it’s not because they live in the province. The couple grows different types of plants, from flowering ones to vegetables.

Ramil explained that the plants in their garden are a result of his and Angie’s determination to grow something on the empty space located at their house.

The pair met while they were working at a chicharon joint in Bulacan that was owned by Ramil’s uncle Bert Libunao. Their professional relationship slowly blossomed into a courtship, and soon into a lifelong commitment.

Now, they have three kids and house that was built by Ramil himself. The front of their house is ladened with plants that are both eye-catching and beneficial to the family.

How Their Home Garden Came to Be

Their home garden started out small, with a variety of durable houseplants like snake plants because these require minimal care. Soon, they added a variety of new acquisitions to their garden.

At present, they have a wide array of greenery like cacti, succulents, ferns, and even vegetables such as ampalaya (bitter gourd), eggplant, and chilies.

Patricia Taculao, or Patty as she likes to be called, is a content producer for Manila Bulletin Digital Lifestyle. She graduated from University of Santo Tomas with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and plans to be a lawyer someday. She loves to spend her free time, reading, painting, and watching old movies.